#ITM 2018

2018-02-28

Procurement committee to HIGHTEX and ITM 2018 from Czech Republic

Commercial Attaché of the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Istanbul and Teknik Fairs cooperated to organize a conference in the field of Nanotechnology and Nonwoven at HIGHTEX 2018 Exhibition. At the bilateral talks, the Czech Republic Commercial Attaché Mr. Jan Ondrejka gave a good news that a procurement committee composed of at least 20 people would visit the HIGHTEX and ITM 2018 Exhibitions.

The support of countries is increasing day by day for the ITM 2018 and HIGHTEX 2018 Exhibitions, where the world's leading brands of textile machinery will launch their latest technological products.

The Trade Attaché of the Czech Republic, one of the leading countries in the field of Nanotechnology in the world, plans to organize bilateral negotiations and seminars in the field of Nanotechnology and Nonwoven at the HIGHTEX 2018 Exhibition.

In this scope, Commercial Attaché Mr. Jan Ondrejka, Commercial Attaché Assistant Mrs. Natalie Altınçizme, and we arrived at the decision in the meeting at the Consulate General of the Czech Republic to cooperate for seminars and bilateral talks.

Mr. Jan Ondrejka gave a good news that a procurement committee composed of at least 20 people would visit the HIGHTEX 2018 Exhibition.

ATOK, the largest textile association of the Czech Republic, will introduce ITM 2018 to its members

A major contribution to ITM 2018 was made by ATOK (Textile, Clothing, Leather and Industry Association), the largest textile association in the Czech Republic. The association, which has 57 members in total, will introduce the ITM 2018 Exhibition in the ATOK Newspaper published by the association. The ATOK Newspaper, which will include detailed information about the exhibitions, will be delivered to 500 people both online and in print.

The ATOK represents a majority of textile producers in the Czech Republic. The BTTO firm, which is a participant of our exhibitions, is also a member of ATOK.

Italian Trade Agency ITA took its place at ITM 2024 with its Italian Pavilion

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) decided to participate in the ITM 2024 Exhibition this year with the Italian pavilion. Italian textile machinery manufacturers, which are leaders in the global textile industry, will mark on the ITM 2024 with their innovative technologies focusing on energy consumption, efficiency, sustainability and digital transformation.

Providing Turkey's visa facilitation will make ITM 2024 a global destination

Leading textile machinery manufacturers, global industry investors and professional visitors will meet at ITM 2024 to see the latest textile technologies. The fact that the textile manufacturers of the countries that have visa problems when travelling to Europe will not have this problem when coming to Istanbul will increase the number of exhibitors and visitors of ITM 2024 Exhibition.

Brazil sets new cotton export record and consolidates global leadership

Brazil ended the 2025/26 commercial year with a new record, consolidating its position as the world’s largest cotton exporter. Between August 2025 and July 2026, the country shipped 3,373,941 tonnes of the fiber, 19% more than in the previous cycle, and reached record revenue of US$5.3 billion. The result represents a milestone in Brazil’s expansion in the international market and reinforces the country’s role as a strategic supplier to the global textile industry.

The LYCRA Company expands its co-creation vision through an immersive Lifestyle District at Intertextile Shanghai.

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in fiber and technology solutions for the apparel industry, is reimagining the trade show experience at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Autumn Edition, which opened today in China. Building on the success of last year's ALL IN concept, the company has expanded its co-creation vision into a 356-square-meter Lifestyle District featuring partners Jingzili New Material, JYT Textile, Lianxingfa Knitting, and Trend Textile. The district is part of a larger 895-square-meter pavilion showcasing a total of 19 co-exhibitors. Together, they demonstrate how innovations in fiber, fabric, and garments can be combined to create compelling solutions for both work and play.

Plastic-free stretch technologies drive new direction for denim innovation

As the denim industry looks for ways to reduce its reliance on synthetic fibres, plastic-free stretch technologies are gaining momentum. Developments based on mechanical fabric construction and natural rubber are demonstrating that comfort and stretch can be achieved without conventional elastane, supporting both recyclability and circular product design.